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Armed Forces of Ukraine

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine are a military formation that, in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine, is entrusted with the defense of the state, the protection of its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and inviolability. They were created on August 24, 1991, after the declaration of independence, inheriting a significant military potential of the former USSR. Throughout their history, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have actively participated in international peacekeeping missions, and since 2014, they have been confronting large-scale aggression by the Russian Federation. The modern Armed Forces of Ukraine demonstrate a high level of professionalism, courage, and resilience, having gained recognition as one of the most combat-ready armies in the world. They successfully adapt new forms and methods of conducting military operations, actively implementing NATO standards.
1991
Creation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine after the declaration of independence
1996
Ukraine completed nuclear disarmament, becoming the first state to voluntarily renounce its nuclear arsenal
2000
Active participation in international peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the UN
2014
Organization of defense and deterrence of Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine
2016
Inclusion of Special Operations Forces and Air Assault Forces as separate branches of service
2020
Obtaining the status of an Enhanced Opportunities Partner of NATO
2022
Successful defense of the capital and liberation of northern regions from occupation forces
2022
Conducting an effective Kharkiv counteroffensive and liberating significant territories
2022
Liberation of the city of Kherson and the right bank of the Kherson region
2024
Introduction of Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch of service
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Yermak and Sullivan discussed restoration of energy infrastructure and military needs of Ukraine

The head of the Ukrainian Presidential Administration Yermak had a telephone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Sullivan. They discussed the situation on the frontline, Ukraine's military needs, the use of F-16s, and the restoration of energy infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 11:51 AM • 107546 views
Construction of defense lines is being completed in Kherson region

Kherson region has completed 97% of construction work on fortifications. The government has allocated more than UAH 2 billion for the construction of defense borders in the region this year, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 11:04 AM • 43122 views
Romania confirms finding of Russian drone wreckage, fighter jets are again deployed at night amid Russian attack on Ukraine

The Romanian Defense Ministry found the wreckage of a Russian UAV near the border with Ukraine. At night, the military again flew F-18 fighter jets to monitor the situation during Russia's attack on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 10:18 AM • 26609 views
No signs of Russian offensive group formation in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions - Likhoviy

Dmytro Lykhoviy, a spokesman for the Tavria unit, said there are no signs of an offensive group of Russians forming in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. According to him, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are ready to fight back in case of an offensive.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:50 AM • 28545 views
Medvedchuk's buggy and ATV sold at auction for almost a million - ARMA

ARMA sold Viktor Medvedchuk's buggy and ATV worth almost UAH 1 million. The funds will be used to purchase military bonds to support the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Economy • July 25, 09:47 AM • 39254 views
Ukrainian defense forces continue to perform tasks in the positions they occupied near Krynky

Ukrainian troops are holding positions near Krynky on the left bank of the Dnipro River. Over the past day, there were 7 combat engagements, and enemy equipment was destroyed in the area of Kozachy Lager.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 09:24 AM • 28583 views
Brovary community hands over 50 more drones to Ukrainian defenders

The community of Brovary handed over another 50 drones to Ukrainian defenders.

Kyiv region • July 25, 09:14 AM • 17255 views
Crimea is in the most vulnerable position - Pletenchuk

A spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy said that the occupied Crimea is in a vulnerable position and could become an island. Families of Russian military and special services are already leaving the peninsula, and Ukraine has a plan to return it.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 08:48 AM • 28304 views
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We hope that MPs will hear the opinion of the community, which is against changing the name of the city - director of the Brovary dental clinic

We hope that MPs will hear the opinion of the community, which is against changing the name of the city, said the director of the Brovary dental clinic.

Society • July 25, 08:13 AM • 81352 views
General Staff: the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka

In the last day, 149 combat engagements were registered. The most intense fighting was in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, where the enemy tried to break through the defense 32 times in the areas of Krasnohorivka, Kostiantynivka and Paraskoviivka.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 05:40 AM • 35026 views
Russia intensifies attacks in Luhansk region: Russians use 95 drones and aircraft

The head of the Luhansk RMA reported intense shelling of Nevske and Makiivka. The enemy used 95 unmanned aerial vehicles, aircraft and artillery, and damaged two houses in Nevske.

Society • July 25, 05:05 AM • 27877 views
Shooting between Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers occurs in Kharkiv region: there are wounded and dead

A shooting between soldiers took place in a unit of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv region. As a result of the incident, three soldiers were killed and four were injured. Law enforcement officers are working at the scene.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:29 PM • 87766 views
Drone vs. stick: Special Forces officers show how they shot down a Russian UAV

Soldiers of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces attempted to shoot down an occupier's reconnaissance drone by attaching a stick to their own drone. The video of the attempt to shoot down the Russian Supercam was posted on the Ukrainian Special Forces' Telegram channel.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:22 PM • 36197 views
Seven more Ukrainian children returned from Russia-occupied territories

Thanks to the efforts of Bring Kids Back UA and Save Ukraine, seven children were returned to Ukraine from the occupied territories. Among them are military children, orphans, and teenagers who were threatened because of their pro-Ukrainian position.

Society • July 24, 04:56 PM • 19711 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to drive out occupants' troops in Progress area - Khortytsia separate military unit

The Ukrainian Defense Forces are engaged in defensive battles in the Pokrovsk sector, particularly near Prohres and Ivanivka. The situation is difficult, but the military is working to drive Russian troops out of Prohres.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 03:58 PM • 33336 views
More than 55 thousand employees booked through Diia in a week

In the week since the launch of the booking service, more than 55,000 employees of critical enterprises have booked on the Diia portal. The booking process takes 15 minutes and eliminates the human factor.

Society • July 24, 12:40 PM • 14365 views
Recidivist detained in Rivne who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck on FSB order

The SBU detained a repeat offender who set fire to an Armed Forces pickup truck in Rivne on the order of the Russian Federation. The offender was planning new arsons and filming videos for Russian information operations.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 10:36 AM • 35757 views
Syrsky addresses Ukrainians abroad: calls on them to fulfill their constitutional duty

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi called on Ukrainians abroad to join the defense of the country. He emphasized the importance of mobilization to create the necessary reserves and form brigades.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:48 AM • 43749 views
Two men detained in Kyiv for setting fire to railroad equipment and military vehicle

Two men were detained for setting fire to railroad equipment and a military vehicle. They received a monetary reward from their customers for their actions.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:35 AM • 30578 views
Reservists do not need to undergo a military qualification examination - MinCycle

Employees of important enterprises who are reserved from mobilization do not need to undergo a military medical examination. In one week, 50,000 people used the new booking service through the Diia portal.

Society • July 24, 09:33 AM • 108697 views
Syrsky: returning Crimea is realistic. Kyiv has a plan

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Ukraine has a realistic plan to return the occupied Crimea. He emphasized that Kyiv seeks to achieve the internationally recognized borders of 1991.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 09:26 AM • 30278 views
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It's Brovary, not Red Partisan - an expert on the inexpediency of renaming Kyiv's satellite city

Political commentator Gennadiy Dubov believes that renaming the city of Brovary to Brovari is inappropriate. According to him, the name is not associated with the communist past, and the change will entail unnecessary costs at a difficult time for the country.

Society • July 24, 09:16 AM • 108864 views
7 female prisoners signed a contract with the AFU in exchange for early release - Ministry of Justice

Seven female convicts signed a contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for early release. In total, 6101 convicts expressed a desire to join the Armed Forces, of whom 3823 have already left for training.

Society • July 24, 08:59 AM • 25159 views
Ukraine hit about 200 critical infrastructure facilities in Russia with drones - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky reported successful attacks by Ukrainian drones on military logistics facilities in Russia. Drones also sank a third of the Russian Black Sea fleet.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 08:34 AM • 24840 views
F-16s will have to be 40 km away from the front because of the risk of being shot down - Syrskyi

Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky said that the F-16s would strengthen Ukraine's air defense, but would have limitations. The fighter jets must be located more than 40 kilometers from the front line because of the risk of being shot down by Russian forces.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 07:16 AM • 28587 views
UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES: Occupants lost 1140 troops and 14 tanks over the day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of the invaders over the past day. The losses include 1140 soldiers, 14 tanks, 13 armored vehicles, 65 artillery systems and other equipment.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:28 AM • 34049 views
Air defense works against enemy UAVs in Sumy and Poltava regions

The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reports on air defense activities in Sumy and Poltava regions. The target is an enemy reconnaissance UAV.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 04:23 AM • 39897 views
Ukrainian Air Force warns of threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east

The Air Force of Ukraine reported a documented threat of ballistic missile attacks from the east.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 02:17 AM • 35287 views
Hostile drones from Poltava region move to Kyiv region

The Ukrainian Air Force reports the movement of enemy drones from Poltava region in the direction of Kyiv region.

War in Ukraine • July 24, 12:30 AM • 32419 views
DeepState: occupants seize Pishchane and advance in Novoselivka Persha, near Vovche and Progress

According to DeepState, on the frontline, the invaders occupied Pishchane and advanced in Novoselivka Persha, near Vovche and Progress.

War in Ukraine • July 23, 09:37 PM • 37897 views